Following the successful promotionof a valued member of our teaching staff to a new leadership role, we now havean exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join ourschool community as Head of Year.
As a key member of our pastoral team, you will play a pivotalrole in shaping pupils’ school experience working collaboratively with pupils,parents/carers, tutors and colleagues across the school. This is a rewardingand influential role, with responsibility for driving pupil progress, promotingpositive behaviour, improving attendance and championing pupils’ wellbeing andpersonal development. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible differenceto the lives of young people while developing your own leadership skills andcontributing to the wider success of the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher lookingto take the next step in their career. You will be supported to develop yourpastoral leadership expertise, broaden your experience and build the skillsneeded for future leadership opportunities. We are looking for an inspirationalclassroom teacher who is passionate about high quality teaching and learning, committedto raising aspirations and excited by the opportunity to motivate and inspireothers.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Lead and inspire a team of tutors, ensuringhigh standards of pastoral care, communication and consistency across the year group
- Workcollaboratively with staff across the school, including SLT, teachers,tutors, SEND, behaviour team and safeguarding colleagues to provide acoordinated approach to pupil support
- Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupilsin order for them to raise achievement and maximise their academic andpersonal development
- Monitor and analyse behaviour, attendance,progress and pupil wellbeing across the year group, identifying concernsat an early stage and implementing appropriate interventions
- Develop positive relationships with pupils andparents/carers promoting effective communication and partnership working
- Support pupils to develop the skills,confidence, resilience and independence they need to succeed in school andbeyond
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be willing to teach across the full age rangeof pupils; year 7 to year 11
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learningin the department and wider school through sharing resources and goodpractice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and activeparticipation in continuing professional studies programme
- Activelysafeguard and promote the welfare of all children
- Supportthe schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
- Adhereto and promote all school policies and procedures
Person Specification:
- Recognised teachingqualification, such as a PGCE, QTS or equivalent experience
- Degree or relevantqualification (desirable)
- Thorough knowledge of the(11-16) subject curriculum up to GCSE
- Good level of IT literacy
- Experience of successfulteaching across a range of ages and abilities
- Good understanding of safeguarding,pupil wellbeing, attendance and behaviour
- Ability to monitor and usedata effectively to support pupil progress and achievement
- Be capable of deliveringinspirational and adaptive lessons to the full age and ability range of pupilsat the school
- Have excellent and effectiveclassroom management skills
- Have excellent communicationand interpersonal skills to enable effective dialogue and ability to build positiverelationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies
- Ability to lead and support ateam of tutors to work successfully as part of a wider pastoral team
- Organised, self-motivated andable to manage competing priorities effectively
- Be committed to inclusion,safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement
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Head of Year in Farnborough employer: Cove School
Cove School in Farnborough is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and vibrant work culture that prioritises student development and engagement in physical education. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, teachers are encouraged to participate in ongoing training and development opportunities, making it a rewarding place for passionate educators to thrive and inspire the next generation.